Wallis’ Miniature Map of Kent Mapmaker(s)_Sebastian Münster possibly Yorkshire

possibly Yorkshire

and Samuel Pepys was among his customers

a couple of trivial spots in the cartouche

In the straightened financial environment of post-Restoration London he had to reply on innovative funding sources: he was one of the first publishers of illustrated books to rely heavily on subscriptions

Wallis’ Miniature Map of Kent Mapmaker(s)_Sebastian Münster possibly YorkshireThis map of Kent is from Wallis' Pocket Edition of the English Counties. James Wallis (fl. 1810 1825) was born in Southampton in 1784, the son of a bricklayer. Apprenticed to John Roper in 1799, he learned the art of engraving. In later life he is variously recorded as a commission and discount agent (imprisoned for debt in 1835), a stationer, and a dealer in beer and wine. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 13. 5 x 10 cm, original hand colour,